Visionary Pioneers — Grimselwelt

Find our more about the beginnings of hyroelectricity

Hyroelectric pioneers began building the first installations in 1925. Let us take you on a journey through historical buildings where the history of electricity will come to life.

Short Pioneer tour
Historical film, tour of historical living rooms and the Handeck power plant. 1 1/2 hrs.

Pioneer tour with historical trading route
Historical film, tour of historical living rooms and the Handeck power plant.
Guided hike along the historical trading route, across the Handeck swing bridge, ride up with the Gelmer funicular.
Duration 2 hrs.

Pioneer tour and Gelmer hike
Historical film, tour of historical living rooms and the Handeck power plant.
Guided hike along the historical trading route, across the Handeck swing bridge, ride up with the Gelmer funicular. Hike around the lake then return to Handeck by foot via Chüenzetennlen.
Duration 4 1/2 hrs.

Tours maximum of 15 people.

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